2003 Land Rover Freelander 2.0L Diesel · WL03 HLD
2003 Land Rover Freelander (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 110,953 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER FREELANDER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL03 HLD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 110,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL03 HLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Freelander (WL03 HLD) between July 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WL03 HLD Mileage History
- 25/07/200623,704 mi
- 23/07/200733,209 mi+9,505 mi
- 23/07/200733,213 mi+4 mi
- 20/07/200839,700 mi+6,487 mi
- 16/07/200944,825 mi+5,125 mi
- 20/07/201049,459 mi+4,634 mi
- 28/07/201049,459 mi
- 26/07/201153,681 mi+4,222 mi
- 24/07/201257,878 mi+4,197 mi
- 26/07/201257,917 mi+39 mi
- 25/07/201361,764 mi+3,847 mi
- 21/07/201465,809 mi+4,045 mi
- 27/07/201570,517 mi+4,708 mi
- 27/07/201570,517 mi
- 20/07/201675,715 mi+5,198 mi
- 24/07/201780,403 mi+4,688 mi
- 25/07/201780,403 mi
- 21/06/201883,705 mi+3,302 mi
- 05/07/201883,715 mi+10 mi
- 18/03/202089,259 mi+5,544 mi
- 01/03/202189,271 mi+12 mi
- 02/03/202189,271 mi
- 15/06/202291,681 mi+2,410 mi
- 06/01/202391,756 mi+75 mi
- 05/01/202497,012 mi+5,256 mi
- 09/01/2025103,030 mi+6,018 mi
- 06/01/2026110,951 mi+7,921 mi
- 06/01/2026110,953 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,485 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Freelander 1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.8 K-series Head Gasket FailureSerious
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- Viscous Coupling Unit (VCU) FailureSerious
The viscous fluid inside the VCU thickens with age, causing it to seize or fail. This can silently destroy the IRD and rear differential. Many owners simply remove the propshaft and run FWD only.
- Three Amigos (ABS/ESP/HDC Warning Lights)Moderate
The ABS, traction control, and Hill Descent Control warning lights illuminate together, often due to worn ABS sensors or more expensive 4WD system faults.
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